October 14, 2025

In 1999 in retreat from mainstream ambivalence the idea of becoming a Troubadour was perversely alluring. Two acoustic guitars, a suitcase, and a round the world ticket. It took a …

March 25, 2025

In March 2020 I was made unemployed.Quite an achievement considering I was, and I remain self employed.Such was the impact of the COVID pandemic.My family were locked down for two …

May 4, 2015

This was originally posted 29 July 2010 but I’m reviving it, because it is awesome.

Definitely my favourite email this year came today from Brisbane. Here’s the note in it’s entirety …

March 31, 2004

This is me, caught by Mike, my sound guy, leaving the fabulous Angel Inn, Hetton, Yorks. I could still wear all black in 2003.

January 3, 2011

From Peter in Sweden – It might seem ridiculous that a philosopher teacher aged 61 has fallen in love with your music, but I just had to tell you. I …

December 31, 2010

My back hurts, but the damned thing is just about working now…

I’m determined not to spend more on this record than I will make from it, which is probably very …

December 27, 2010

I haven’t listened to that much solo DB, I think I listened to too much Talking Heads and his voice gets on my nerves a little these days (like Costello’s), …